The General Archives of the Society of the Sacred Heart are situated right in the centre of Rome.

Many written and audio-visual documents on our congregation, from its foundation in 1800 until the present day, are kept there.

If you are researching the history, spirituality, philosophy of education, activities and members of the Society of the Sacred Heart, you have only to make an appointment with the General Archivist, Sister Margaret Phelan, rscj, who will be glad to help you.

Society of the Sacred Heart
General Archives
Via San Francesco di Sales, 18
00165 Rome, Italy
+39.06.6880.8506
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For more specific information on particular provinces, refer to the local contacts in the relevant countries; they will be able to put you in touch with the Provincial Archivist.
For your information, no relics are available.

See an online bibliography about Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, Saint Philippine Duchesne, the history of the Society of the Sacred Heart and its charism.

See a slideshow and RSCJ web links on Sister Josefa Menéndez, rscj.

Watch a video on the life of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, our Foundress.